Straumøya

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Straumøya is an island in the municipality of Bodø in Nordland county, Norway. The 29.7-square-kilometre island is located on the south side of the Saltfjorden, just east of the Saltstraumen strait. The island is connected to the mainland by the Indre Sunnan Bridge and to the nearby Knaplundsøya island by the Saltstraumen Bridge, both bridges are a part of Norwegian County Road 17. In 2016, the island had 278 residents. ()

Alternative names: Area: 11.47 mi²Maximum elevation: 853 ftCoordinates: 67°12'59"N, 14°30'18"E

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NordlandNorway

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Nearby attractions include: City Nord, Bodø Cathedral, Norwegian Aviation Museum, Hunstad kirke.

4.7 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
City Nord, Bodø
121 min walk • City Nord stands as the largest shopping centre in the city of Bodø, Norway, and is a key destination for both locals and visitors looking to indulge in a variety of retail experiences. This expansive complex offers a diverse range of shops, from well-known...
5.6 miNW
Church, Specialty museum, Museum
Bodø Cathedral, Bodø
144 min walk • Bodø Cathedral stands as a beacon of faith and architectural elegance in the heart of Bodø, Norway. This sacred edifice, completed in 1956, is a remarkable example of post-war architecture, blending modern design with traditional ecclesiastical elements.
4.8 miNW
Museum, Science museum, Military museum
Norwegian Aviation Museum, Bodø
124 min walk • The Norwegian Aviation Museum, located in the city of Bodø, stands as a monumental tribute to the history and development of aviation in Norway. This comprehensive museum, established in 1994, is a must-visit destination for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs...
4.6 miN
Church
Hunstad kirke, Bodø
119 min walk • Nestled within the picturesque landscape of Bodø, Norway, Hunstad Church stands as a contemporary place of worship and community gathering. This modern church, completed in 1997, serves as a focal point for the local populace, blending spiritual tradition with a...
4.4 miNW
Church
Bodin Church, Bodø
112 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bodø, Norway, Bodin Church stands as a testament to medieval architecture and the enduring legacy of religious structures in the region. This historical church, dating back to the late 13th century, serves not only as a place of worship but...
3.4 miE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Saltstraumen Church, Bodø
88 min walk • Saltstraumen Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Bodø Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Saltstraumen.
5.6 miNW
History museum, Museum, Maritime museum
Nordlandsmuseet, Bodø
143 min walk • Nordland Museum is a museum located in the center of Bodø in Nordland, Norway. The museum is a central part of a larger consortium of 18 museum units in nine municipalities with the county of Nordland.
5.9 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Rønvik Church, Bodø
151 min walk • Rønvik Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Bodø Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is located in the northern part of the town of Bodø. It is one of two churches for the Kjerringøy og Rønvik parish which is part of the Bodø domprosti in the Diocese of Sør-Hålogaland.
3 miE
Bridge
Saltstraumen Bridge, Bodø
77 min walk • The Saltstraumen Bridge is a cantilever box girder bridge that crosses the Saltstraumen strait between the islands of Knaplundsøya and Straumøya in Bodø Municipality in Nordland county, Norway.
6.1 miNW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Nyholmen Lighthouse, Bodø
156 min walk • Nyholmen Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse in Bodø Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is located on the extreme southwestern tip of a small island in the northern part of the harbour for the town of Bodø.
4.1 miNW
Ship
Anna Karoline, Bodø
106 min walk • Anna Karoline is a jekt often called Nordlandsjekt, built at Brataker in Mosvik, Norway in 1876. The jekt type was for centuries the most important freight vessel along the coast of Norway and Anna Karoline is typical for jekt vessels sailing between Northern Norway and Bergen.

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Straumøya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)